Love Of The Common People (song)
"Love of the Common People" is a folk ballad written and composed by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, eventually released in 1970 on Hurley's album John Hurley Sings about People, but first covered in January 1967 by The Four Preps. It has been covered most successfully by soul group The Winstons, reggae singer Nicky Thomas, country singer Waylon Jennings in 1967, The Gosdin Brothers, The Everly Brothers and English pop singer Paul Young. It was also a huge hit in Ireland for showband star Joe Dolan.
Read more about Love Of The Common People (song): Lyrics, Nicky Thomas Version, Paul Young Version
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